Catching up

 

Just like Micky, I have been catching on sleep, and unlike Micky I am not sleeping on 'my' side of the bed. After being too slow upstairs on Saturday night, he decided he was sleeping on my side and not moving ( yes I am a total soft touch where he is concerned), so I was stuck on the other side....................and strangely I slept very well, and have done for the last to nights too.  Strange!!!

Its all go at Maison des Guichets, I might be catching up on sleep, but I also need to catch up on getting rid of junk and ebaying, which has seen a decline in the last couple of weeks due to other things going on.

I am hoping that in the next few weeks I get some news on my possible new project, fingers crossed.

I am planning my Autumn list of work to be done, as it will be here before we know it. Where is the year going.

I rarely venture to the BBC cricket site at the moment as it is awash with gaudy coloured shirts and snack advertising. I do feel that I am one of the few that hasn't been drawn in with the dumbed down speak ,over the top fake exuberance and crap graphics.

Whoever thought it was a good idea to give biltong gob a mic, may now be rueing the day this happened, 

Its so bad, I bought tickets to a T20 game! and I'm not a fan of that either!!!

Well time to head off to see what delights today holds. Not to be a sceptic, but when lazy arse ( lower level director) had been bleating last week  that he had no chid care for the next two weeks, it seems  strange  that I am not the only one in the office to be slightly suspicious when someone in his house tested positive for covid and he is having to  shirk from home. I really hope he is not  the boy who cried wolf!

Off I go, have a good day.

What a weekend.

 

Well it was a weekend of all kinds, Friday after work I went to see Micky and it was sorted that he came to stay on Saturday after an unexpected roof leak at his house.

I went home, set the table for Saturday, had a champagne cocktail and was in bed relatively early ( quite common these days ).

Micky bounced in at 8am, and we had breakfast then went out for a lovely walk.

Back home it was time to get sorted for my afternoon charity tea.

The weather as forecast was intermittently wet, in fact intermittently torrential would be a better description.

Everyone made their allotted time slots and tea went off with out a hitch, lots of laughter and really lovely to welcome my sister and Auntie.

By 6.45pm, I had nearly all the china washed up and I settled down with a glass if wine and some cake.

Sunday dawned warm and sunny so Micky and I were out early for a walk and then headed over to my sisters so that she could see him before he went home and so that we could drop off some left over tea.

I came home and counted up the money from the collection box and with a sudden hit of on line donations the total was around £350!!!!!

I am absolutely delighted and speechless that people have given so much.

And now it is back to the saltmines, and another week doing stuff.

I hope that you all had a great weekend,  happy Monday.

TGIF

 

Thank goodness its Friday, only a handful of hours to fill at work and then off to pick up some bits and pieces and home to get ready for tomorrow and also for cocktail hour ( which just for this week will be a very quick drink).

The weather forecast is not great, so I will have to push the boat out with the tea supplies! After much deliberation I made the decision yesterday to abide by the weather forecast and make alternative plans for the tea party ( which now will not be a garden party).

I sent out messages and arranged on a first come basis, a series of time slots to have tea in the house, firstly,  safety was the most important thing and secondly I was still able to do tea.

Sadly not everyone invited got a time slot, but I  will be delivering some tea packages to those who are local to me.

In crickety news, the boys are in action at York against Notts. Ben and Matty are both named in the squad , surely it must be Bens turn.

Well I have got tickets for the game at Chester le St, I have even managed to snaffle a half day at work..........................it had better not rain!!!!

I'm keeping this short as I have a lot to do before I head out, I am very tired as I have been awake every morning this week between 2.30am and 3.10am, and not been able to get back to sleep.

You would think that  I had something on my mind!!!!

Have  a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.

Stay safe and dry

not a happy lapin

 Well my planned trip to spend the long bank holiday weekend with Harry has had to be put on hold, as I struggle on at the saltmines with one major part of my staff leaving. This has meant that I am 'on call' bank holiday weekend ( well of course I would be!) and have to be within 40mins to an hour of the office.

Its great to see that the hierarchy are not stepping up ( one of whom lives 5 mins from the office).

Work rant over and I intend not to dwell on it, instead I will be buying more pins to put into my dolls!!!!!

We are also on the downward slope to the weekend and my Tea/garden Party to raise funds for 'Breast Cancer Now'.

The weather forecast  is not great, I am hoping that  the rain stays away until at least Saturday after 6pm (please).

Yesterday, I took 'afternoon tea' to work, it was being demolished before 9am!

I have to tell you if you can get hold of Boursin cheese with tomato and basil.............do!

It makes fabulous sandwiches with salad and it went down a treat with the office mob.

And more money to add the total.

I'm waiting for the squad to be named for tomorrow at York, which sadly I can't go to, but will be there in spirit.

I am heading out the door as it is going to be a busy few days, so best get going.

Have a good day.

Midweek

 

So its midweek, half way through another week and closer to the weekend.

Yesterday was a crickety day and I was both happy and sad, happy that Matty made the team, sad that Ben didn't.

Matty hit 27 which was a good knock, and Yorkshire won by 39 runs.

I am so proud of all 3 of my sponsored players, they have remained positive ( as have all players) through the last 18 months, all working hard on fitness. I will always take great pride in being able to sponsor them.

 I am hoping that all 3 of us can get together before the end of the season.

Talking end of season, my planned trip to Scarborough which was going to turn out more expensive than a 5* all inclusive in the Caribbean, now seems to be getting cheaper, amazing how much the prices have started to drop in that area.

I'm heading out the door with bags of sandwiches, cake, sausage rolls and quiche, as I put on afternoon tea for the office in aid of Breast Cancer Now.

Hopefully adding to my already fantastic total already raised, before the main event of Saturday.

So off I go.

Have a great day.

Here comes Tuesday

 Its a busy day today as I have a lot to do, at work and at home.

today also see two of my boys at York for the RL game against Warwickshire. Ben and Matty have both ben named in the squad so fingers crossed the  both make the team today, I will be keeping an eye on the live stream when I can.

I am hoping that today brings me some good luck too, I'm in need of some.

Last night I set about mowing the lawn ready for the weekend, I had said 2 years ago, when I moved in that I may have  it taken up and new put down ( this is probably the original grass put down when the house was built), after a cut and seeing how very poor it is I think that next spring will be the time for change.

I will try to make the best of this for the remainder of the year but I think its time to think ahead.

I also need to have the deck treated and will do that in the coming weeks.

As I looked around the garden I made a mental list which included pointing the walls of the sheds and repainting the doors. 

Looks like I have my hands full in the coming weekend.

Well that's it for today, not a lot to report and time to hit the road.

until tomorrow

August is here

 

Summer is well and truly here. I've had little time for relaxing this weekend as I have been getting things together for the Garden party  next Saturday. Due to the size of the garden I am hoping that the 4 hours I have stated will help stagger any guests. 

The new garden table and chairs have arrive and will be on the deck for Saturday and then will be in the corner where the 'vintage' chairs are at the moment.

I think I am nearly ready, just all the sandwich making and cakes to do, it will be like cricket teas all over again.

Friday saw me take a detour on the way home and  have a look in a charity shop in the middle of no where, well I managed to clear the 50p and £1 shelves, and came home with a fabulous haul of vintage china.

There is some method in this apparent madness, but nothing I can report at the moment.

Saturday saw me pick up some vintage napkins as well as a lovely trip out, and a little treat too.

Sunday I was out with  my poorly sister who is getting stronger. We went and had a coffee and a spot fo shopping before I dropped her off at home.

And then 'poooofff' the weekend was over.

Crickety news

two of my boys were in the squad for Sundays RL game at Somerset, sadly only one was named in the team. Although they lost it was great  for Matty as highest run scorer with 58 and taking a wicket too.

The BBC cricket page is now on my 'no go' list a it is emblazoned with images from the other game, obviously this is the only thing happening at the moment.

Shane Warne has contracted Covid which  seems to be rife in  the other game at the moment.

Old dolly hair Vaughan talking about Ben Stokes step back from cricket ' a wake up call for all of us'

but mainly for him as his cash flow may be affected.

I do hope Ben gets the chance to rest and recover at his own pace and will come back  when he is in a better place.

Well time to head off, sadly not to a better place but to the saltmines.

I must have been really bad in a past life

 

Weekend is coming

 

Thank fudge its Friday.

Never has a week been so long ( alright maybe the last 5 day week was), however I have a weekend to try to catch up with things at home and try to get some much needed rest.

I am also preparing for my charity tea party which takes place next weekend. I've even got a hat to wear  ( well any excuse to wear a hat). 

Lots to do and lots to think about as I look into a possible side line. More about this later.

I've been re-watching Greys Anatomy from the beginning, I know! but to be honest its real escapism with gore thrown in for good measure. Currently on season 6 only 10 more to go to get up to date!

As we no longer have Big Als for Friday breakfast, most of the morning now revolves around the arguments of McDonalds, Greggs, Subway or Taylors ( local butchers with a cafe). I tend to take  my own  with me as I would have chewed my arm off by the time they have decided what they want.

I also..................dipped into the other game last night, however this was only because TLJL is now in the Trent Rockets team. He didn't play last night, but they beat the Lords lot which made me smile. Go Trent rockets!

I think I need to see some real cricket with real cricketers,  and be sitting on the boundary stuffing my face with cricnic. Ah just like the olden days ( 2019).

Ah well time to hit the road and finish the week off,  and then  ease into cocktail hour.

Have the best Friday and have a wonderful weekend.

Funny old year ( again)

Here we are nearly August and its been another funny old year.

I think that we need to take in that this is the new norm and just get on with it.

I feel very lucky to personally have come this far without having covid

I am and will still be wearing a mask in certain situations.

I want to go abroad but doubt this will happen before next year.

Apart from ( hopefully ) the 2nds game at the end of the season, I will not have seen any cricket for 2 seasons.

The Hundred arrived with all the hype and pomp and in your face ghastliness that I expected.

I haven't seen as many people as I hoped to, I just don't have enough days in the weekend.

There have been only a few visitors to Maison des Guichets.

I now know the power of a hug.

I won't be doing large amounts of knitting for a while (or for  good) as I have developed carpel tunnel syndrome.

I'm going to make the most of the remainder of the summer and try to relax more.

I intend to get to the beach more and dip my toes in the sea.

Will there be any shocks at the end of the cricket season?

Will Yorkshire bring home some silverware? I hope so.

Plans are being made for my birthday as it will be here before I know it.

Christmas may still be a subdued affair although I hope to be away somewhere.

Most importantly I think we  need to take good care of ourselves

Make time for you and your loved ones.

I also intend to continue the Friday trend of 'Cocktail hour', its been a beacon of light  in very difficult weeks.

I will try to continue the blog although sometimes like today I don't have much to say

I wish you all a happy Thursday

stay safe 

 

hurrah for midweek

 

Welcome to Wednesday 

Another day another dollar!

We finally had a spot of rain last night, after seeing the floods and torrential rain all over the country I was preparing for the worst, it was getting dark and humid as I drove home and then it rained, for about 5 minutes before the sun came back out!!!!

Not quite what I was expecting but it saved watering the garden.

Interesting to see Jonny B scoring runs, sadly not for Yorkshire though.

And talking Yorkshire, they are in action today at North Marine Road.

I had a dream last night that I was wandering through the streets of the old town of Jerusalem, it was  a wonderful dream, on waking up I realised that I missed travelling. This is something that I haven't done  for a while, ( yes apart from many many trips to France pre lockdown).

So for me now, I really want to get back to seeing the world. restrictions permitting, I think that Christmas might be a good time to start.

I am writing a contained list of places to go.

Well time to go to work, not on my bucket list I can tell you.

Have a lovely day and Happy Birthday Glenys I hope you have a good one.

Last week of July

 How did it suddenly become the last week in July!?

Its hard to believe that we are heading to the eighth month of the year.

Anyhow quick round up as I wasn't able to do the blog yesterday due to an early morning burglar alarm call out. It made for a very long day.

I had the lovely Micky  for the weekend, and as usual he brought calm and lots of cuddles to Maison des Guichets.

We went for tea on Friday to my sisters, Saturday saw the temperatures drop considerable, we sat in the garden most of the day just chillin', I was hit by a wave of tiredness, possibly due to not sleeping much last week, so we gave The Brewery a miss and had an early night.

He went home on Sunday and I caught up with all the housework and things that I had put on hold because it was too hot to be bothered.

And cricket, well the other game is ongoing, I watched about 15 minutes last night and that was enough to see how desperate they are for it to work. The commentators are overly animated about everything, quizzing players on their favourite foods!!!!???  Interesting............no!

Nick Knight even managed to move his mouth when he talked, I had become convinced in another life he was a ventriloquist .

A streaker the other night, a pitch invader last night, its just bad T20 meets a keg or two of Stella.

Great family fun!

Lets just be kind at the end of the season and pull the plug, it wont happen as they have to make this bastardisation of the glorious game work

I am busy knitting a couple of things to go up for raffle ( I think) so keep your eyes peeled for those when you are about at Yorkshire grounds.

And that is it for today.

At least I got a lie in this morning.

Happy Tuesday 

Cocktail hour ahoy

 Well its Friday and its the last working day of the week, so that is a positive.

The last three days have been a struggle but we aren't going into that.

Having had my front garden strimmed by the council ( never done in 2 years) losing another hydrangea and one of the boule de neige bushes grown from a cutting from the Chateau, I go into the weekend feeling slightly jaded.

Upside, I am picking Micky up at 4pm so that is something to smile about.

Another thing to make me smile was that Mattry Revis was playing in the one day team at Scarbados yesterday and was the highest scorer for Yorkshire.

I'm not sure what is going on with the team selections. I know that we have lost players to the other game and to England, but there seems to be no contingency plan.

I am also wondering what to expect at the end of the season, will there be a major shake up ( maybe that's what we need).

I've lots to do on the way to work, dropping off somethings for a friend who has had an op and a birthday pressie.

Its all go!

Have a great weekend

Tired Thursday

 

Well its morning and I am trying to drag myself out of bed after a night of excessive heat ( anything over -5 is excessive here). The heat combined with the noise from the fan I had going, managed to keep me awake most of the night.

I'm so British, moan when  its cold, moan when its hot!

And whilst on a moan, the other game started last night, I didn't watch. Its not cricket. all the back slapping today is not enough to convince me, really though, one womens match is enough to make it a success?

I can see that BBC cricket will be one page that I am avoiding for the next few weeks.

In other crickety news, Ollie Robinson has been recalled by England

I have managed to find somewhere to stay  in Scarbados in September for the 2nds match.

I still have both kidneys and a roof over my head  which is an absolute blessing as I though I might be short of one of them for a 5 day trip!

I am working towards my charity tea party in August and last night was given a very retro garden set, its such a blast from the past ( and in great condition). Brings back a lot of memories of long hot summer days at our  caravan in Weardale.

Can't wait for August 7th.

Well enough reminiscing, time to face the horrid reality.

Have a great day 

stay cool and stay safe.

 

Midweek melting

 

Another day of blue skies with little or no cloud  forecast for  us today, another day melting in the office. Which is really  two breeze block units and are freezing in winter and sweltering in summer.I could do with being in the garden with my feet dipping into a paddling pool and  plenty of suntan cream on.

However another day in the salt mines.

The most fabulous news came through yesterday as it was announced that TLJL would be captaining Kent for the one day series.

Oh my days!!!!! I cannot tell you how happy this had made me, he may be living 'darn sarf' but he will also be my favourite Yorkshire player.

How did we let him go???????  How could we have got it so wrong.

Bit of a common theme at the moment and I fear that they may well do the same again at the end of the season .

However many congratulations to Jack , he deserves it.

England beat Pakistan last night so there was a lot of back slapping.

AND TONIGHT, it is the start of The Hundred.

I sort of think that this is a game that would have turned up in South Park  ( if it had been based in England). Kenny getting runs in his parker and Cartman wobbling round after eating all the sponsors snacks.

Even though Faf is captain of the team playing form Headingley , I cannot bring myself to watch something that is a complete abomination of the glorious game.

Well thats it for today.

Stay safe, stay cool and have a great day.

Mini holiday

 

I am back from my mini holiday, and a much needed rest. Saturday morning saw me driving down the A1 to South Yorkshire, the lovely stretch which is just fields and greenery is just the best.

Despite taking a wrong turn ( and does that matter when you are on holiday?), I arrived at my holiday home. After emptying the car, it was time for coffee in the garden. an absolute gem of a garden.

After a quick change it was off to Wentworth Woodhouse for a tour of one of the most stunning stately homes.

Last time I was here the house was covered in scaffolding, this time only a small amount remained.

We had a great buggy drive form the car park to the house.

Tour of the house, followed by lunch and then a wonderful walk in the gardens. Perfect.

Saturday evening was spent eating in the garden with the sound of trickling water in the background

Off to bed a very tired Lainey, 

Awaking refreshed on Sunday morning for the first time in ages, and no wonder it was after 8am!!!!! totally unheard of..

Coffee in the garden, so peaceful, a real haven.

Showered and dressed and off for a wonderful walk around Manvers lake, which was created in the 90's as part of remedial work following the closure of the colliery complex and railway yards.

We had breakfast at the boat house and watched Dragon boat racing, paddle boarding as well families arriving to spend a sunny day by the water.

Absolutely beautiful.

A tour of the Fitzwilliam Estate follies and then home for more peace and quiet in the garden with  a jug of  Pimms.

In the blink of an eye it was over and I was sitting in traffic on the A1.

It was just what I needed, and huge thanks to Carole and Philip for showing me more of the beauty of South Yorkshire, allowing me to share their wedding anniversary with them and being the most wonderful hosts. 

Have a fabulous Tuesday, I have another 4 day week.

Rolling on

 Hello Thursday, this is my last working day ( by default as I have an appointment tomorrow). 

I am looking forward to closing my diary and not opening it again until Tuesday. A very long weekend off, just what I need.

In all things cricket, Yorkshire abandoned the last day of their match as the outfield was still not suitable for purpose.

The England players return from isolation for the T20 series. Bad luck to the lads who were called up to save the day and now are back at their counties. ( although a couple stay on).

I'm trying to organise a few days away in September after the kiddiewinks have gone back to school ( and to see  a 2nds game).

Who knew that  to rent a caravan for 5 days was now at least 4 times the price, an apartment  just over £1000 ( yes!!!!, I am still trying to pick my jaw up).

Seriously its North Yorkshire not North Africa , which if I could go would probably be cheaper.

I can''t even find a decent B & B.

What the Donald Duck is going on.

I hope that they don't get any lets, 

I did find a cottage between Whitby and Scarborough and thought 'oh thats not bad' and then realised there was another nought on it.

Well time to stop moaning and get moving.

Have a great Thursday, I may /may not be back tomorrow, it depends if I manage to have a lie in.

Midweek already

 

Ah its midweek and I have been asked to doggy sit for Micky in a couple of weeks, well I couldn't say no because.....well just look at that face, how could I?

So I am super busy now every weekend until mid August!.( and end of August too)

Crickety news,

Yorkshire had an early finish due to unfit  and unsafe outfield, this had led to Dom Leech being taken to hospital with a knee injury.

It is always better to be safe and I wish Dom all the best and hope that he is back on his feet very soon.

England won in their game.

Ireland won against South Africa, this was a game that I really wanted to see, but sadly not to be.

Sorry for a super short one today, there have been some technical difficulties, which is also why the blog is late.

And finally Bonne Fete Nationale to those of you having a holiday today.

rain and covid

 

Well yesterday was not a good one at all, we had full on torrential rain all day from about 10am. Even a run to the workshop left me soaked to the skin, so I sat 'steaming' most of the afternoon. If I thought I was having it bad, there were flash floods in London.

In cricket, there was no play at Headingley or Chester le Street, and as if it hasn't been bad enough that most of the Kent team are unable to play due to a positive covid test, Nathan Gilchrist was take out of the game and told to self isolate.

The Derbyshire v Essex match was abandoned due to covid.

Its pretty dire really.

Is this what we will be dealing with in future seasons, I think so as we know this is never going away.

France is preparing itself for a fourth wave, where as here in the UK, its OK to go to the pub and stand next to someone from next week.

Count me out.

I'm not a nervous Nelly, I'm a 'I love Lainey' and as such I will be doing everything that I feel is right to protect myself.

Well time to head out to the office.

And just in case you are at any future Yorkshire games, check out the Adam Lyth testimonial pop up stand. 

Have a great Tuesday, stay safe and dry

 

Monday again

 

Its Monday, I am absolutely shattered. I had chosen not to watch the football as there were so many big screen in gardens round here that I could hear everything that was going on, what I hadn't bargained on was that win or lose, someone would set off fireworks. and Yes at 00.30am they were still going. 

I had spoken to quite a few friends over the weekend whose companies were giving them today off or a late start, as you can imagine I am not in that position, so I'm a bit more tired than normal today.

Anyhoo, bad luck England, you did your best and no one can every say you didn't.

Crickety news, well over at Headingley ( in what should have been a Scarborough fixture), Yorkshire were lulling Lancs into a false sense of security by letting the top 4 get a few runs. At last I hope that is the plan.

I am wondering if we really don't have enough 'in house' talent to fill the  team without having someone on loan. My opinion only.

Really sad to see the Kent team that were so good on  Friday night, unable to turn out for the CC game due to a positive covid test.

And Sussex know exactly what this scenario is like.

I will be watching this game with great interest.

And the weekend?

Well, I had a fabulous day out in Northallerton with TLML.

in a nutshell 

6 Vintage butter knives

5 Border terriers

4 hour lunch

£3 bargain canvas

2 bottles of wine

and a huge chunk of Red Windsor cheese.

( I couldn't quite do the 12 things of Northallerton)

Thank you Karen for a great day out, with lots and lots of laughs.

Pauly Paul, popped round for a cup of tea and a natter yesterday which was really nice.

All in all a cracking weekend.

Have a great week, I'm hoping the roads are clear.

Happy Monday 

Well now

So yesterday I had a very busy morning with little time to write the blog, I had been sent a text to attend the surgery to see the doctor, when I was expecting to have a telephone appointment with him.

Long story short, I was tutted and eye rolled at by the receptionist, the text was a mistake!

 How was I to know that, especially as when I tried to call them Wednesday afternoon they were closed for training ( eye rolls I think). I was very late for work and also very angry.

I am unsure why you can't see a doctor without going through the receptionist ( she with the medical degree), the triage nurse, the nurse practitioner, the surgery cat etc etc, when you are in closer proximity going to the opticians or the dentist!

However it is now Friday and the end of a very difficult week, I will be glad to jump onto the weekend.

So England won not only in football but in the cricket, with a cobbled together team................which begs the question, is it time to throw out some dead wood?

It has been some T20 season for TLJL, not many games that he wasn't man of the match.

I am nothing but overjoyed to see this, and to see him really come into its own. I love Yorkshire with all my heart, but do feel that some decisions made may not always have been the right ones.

Flip side it does a player good to move and gain more knowledge.

Well I have an exciting weekend planned as I head off for a day of shopping and girliness with TLML,, and then on Sunday Pauly Paul is coming round  for a visit, its been a while.

And as I put a ghastly week behind me, I suddenly realised that this time next week I will be really demob happy as I am finishing for a much longer break.

Have a great weekend.

Stay safe.

 

Midweek musing

Its Wednesday and it is apparently a BIG day for English football.

And apparently we don't have much of a ODI cricket team due to positive Covid test. Oh dear, what have they been doing?

Other crickety news, Yorkshire and Notts both won their matches in 3 days.

I see that Notts man mountain Big Lukey Fletcher got a 'michelle' and Yorkshire youth are showing their strengths.

I am feeling much better, eye test was fine, although bank balance wasn't and the optician was trying to entice me with new specs, mate I have glasses strewn around the house and have lost more pairs than you've probably sold.

I politely told him that it was a no this time.

I'm counting down to having some time off work, I am ready for a break from it all, especially the Director office politics, which is reality is funny to watch

Plans may be afoot for me to have a few days at the seaside in September and if all goes to plan I may finally get to France before the end of the year.

The last plan does depend on lots of things though.

The last teddy jumpys are on their way to Owzat at Scarborough, that's the knitting out of the way, maybe now to get the dining room done.

However this weekend is not the weekend for decorating as I am going out for lunch and shopping.

Well back to the here and now, time to head down the 167 and face the day.

Happy Wednesday and make it a good one.

 

Did you wonder where I was?

 

Well, a bit like Micky in the picture I was fast asleep a good part of yesterday, after being hit on Sunday by a very nasty stomach bug.

After getting through yesterday on mineral water and lucazade, I can report that today I am fit as a lop and ready to head back to the office. 

I have had a headache which if I suffered from migraine, I would say was a migraine headache, but I am going to have my eyes tested to rule that out. Today the headache has gone so that is a bonus.

At one point I was in  bed with the blinds and curtains shut and wearing a pair of Ray Bans! Well there are some standards you have to maintain.

So the weekend in brief.

Yorkshire won on Friday night.

I didn't strip the dining room on Saturday due to it being too flipping hot ( and the start of the headache).

took poorly sister to get new phone and out for coffee.

Did the usual, washing, cleaning and then was ill.

So that was my weekend in a nutshell.

I did get some lovely pictures on Sunday of Merchant Taylors were a friend was watching his old school team take on OMT's, lovely pics of my tree and also my hydrangea  petioralis which has quite taken over the side of the pavilion.

I gave this to Bruce Ritchie, then Master in charge of cricket  and apparently that was always his project.

Lovely 

So now I am off to do stuff.

Happy Tuesday.

Hello Friday

 

Its Friday, its half day, its time to be fabulous..................well hopefully.

I have a busy time before cocktail hour as I am picking up poorly sis after work, taking her for a new mobile, going to Lidl to get shopping and then taking her to Sainburys cafe for a coffee , she has been wanting to go out for a coffee and as this is  really the only place at the out of town shopping centre it will have to do.

Then drop her home, get home, unpack shopping , make a cocktail and dinner and sit down to watch The Roses match.

That's the day in theory.

Its been a tough and testing week in the land of waste water ( which I now try not to bore you with), and I am glad to see the end of the week.

At least I have a few days holiday to look forward to.

And tonight is the Roses match, the only Yorkshire match that has been on Sky.  

I see that Mitch Claydon is retiring from cricket after a 17 years career, having watched his early years at Durham I don't think that he reached his full potential. My opinion only.

England beat Sri Lanka too, in the second ODI.

I see the BBC have 'unveiled' their coverage of The Hundred.

Thank goodness for Amazon Prime, I can re watch the the box set of 'House' something that I had planned to do for a while. And what better time than when the made up format with the junk food backing takes off.

Well enough of that, lets get the work day done.

Here's hoping that you have  a great Friday and a fabulous weekend

cheers.

Lots to do

Here we go, it's Thursday and I have already been in the big shed this morning to get out the wallpaper steamer, this is now sitting in the middle of the hallway so that I have  to use it on Saturday. I will finally be  stripping the last of the green, teal and brown  wallpaper off the dining room and seeing what delights are underneath.

I also have to move all the plants off the deck and give it a good clean before it is treated with special wax.

It is all to be done this weekend, no excuses.

There are other outdoor jobs to be done, I'm working through them and hope to have them all completed before the outdoor tea party.

Its the 1st of July and I am just sitting here wondering where the year has gone, it hardly seems any time since I was celebrating the New year.

Last night Yorkshire were in action against Warwickshire, I use the words 'in action' very loosely. 81 all out. *shakes head*.

I was sent regular 'yupdates' by James Bond who was on covert ops. 

I'm hoping our much hailed loan player pulls his weight on Friday.

So with that I am off to pull my weight, and get through another day.

Have a good one.

 

Sorted

 

Well I booked a couple of days off, however the time I had wanted off I cannot have due, to a colleague having to go into hospital, and two others being on hols, however no matter as I have made arrangements and am going visiting.

I cannot wait.

Apparently there was a football match last night and we won. Well done to the England team. The way they were behaving in the office you'd think it was the World Cup Final.

And England won in the cricket too.

Sussex have  had to quarantine a lot of their players as they had a positive covid test on Tom Clark.

We do still need to keep our distance, wear a mask ( which I will be doing for the foreseeable future) wash hands and use sanitiser.

We are through the woods , nor will we ever be really, we just have to be aware and on top of things.

I have heard of a quite a few double jabbed people getting covid, I'm double jabbed, but still err on the side of caution...................all the time.

Well not a lot else to report so off to do stuff.

Happy Wednesday 

holiday needed

 

Well I am trying to cobble together a few days off to give me some breathing space. However tying to decide where to go is another matter. I think I have said before that the hotel I stayed in last year in Wetherby is now nearly 3 times dearer, and  the other couple of hotels that I have looked at are the cost of a holiday abroad and that's only on a room only basis, they aren't worth the money and its typical that they are trying to fleece us when we are stuck in this country.

So still looking, although I have had the tent out of the shed which may be an option.

I am not watching any more sport on TV as I seem to jinx it, Kent lost to Somerset in a game that was played at the beginning in a sea fret. 

And then turning on to cheer on Les bleus, they lost to Switzerland.

Not a great sports evening.

Well I hit my target money raised for my Afternoon tea party for Breast Cancer now.

So I upped it and hope to be able to make that target on the day.

I popped into the charity shop last night with the idea of buying some canvases to put up in the garden for the party, came out with more than that as you can imagine.

I have bunting and am sorting through which china to use  ( although paper plates will be used as I think about washing up). Its over a month away but  I need to get organised.

I also have a busy time getting ebay stuff to the post office, as there was a flurry of bidding over the weekend. More things out the door.

Wonderful word of the day

nudiustertian

This word means two days ago. It has now fallen out of use., but does sound better than 'the day before yesterday'

Happy Tuesday, I'm off to find a hotel for a couple of nights.

Monday again

 

Here we go again, its Monday and another weekend has been completed. Micky had a slightly longer stay with me yesterday, as his Mum and Dad had a problem with their brakes and waited 6 hours to be recovered!

The weekend was a spent walking and knitting and lazing around, as well as going down to the brewery on Saturday night for dinner and a couple of pints.

This coming weekend I really need to make a start on the dining room, to be honest I could have it done by Sunday, the only thing stopping me is the total lack of motivation.

I am about to post the last of the teddy jumpys, and that's another job ticked off the list.

crickty news, Yorkshire have signed Mark Stoneman on loan for the remainder of the T20.

Peter Trego, the man who tried very hard to be eccentric, is now turning his hand to golf. 

Coronavirus is hitting the game as there have been some players  who have tested positive and others who have to quarantine due to close contact.

I think that this will be life for the foreseeable future.

Sorry there has been no word of the day for a couple of weeks, I will try to get onto that at some point.

Mornings are very busy and I don't seem to have much time at the moment.

Have a great start to the week.

Hello Friday

 

Hurrah!

Its Friday and I am ready for the weekend. I'm also ready for my little pal Micky coming to stay.

Its also raining, and has been all night which has seen the lawn grow and the plants look so much better.

Crickety news,

Sadly the teeny tykes did not get to the final, yesterday, I am super proud of all the lads but especially my three, great batting from them all.

Last night I spent an hour and eleven minutes on  the phone to sky, to renegotiate my broadband and take a couple of things off my package.

 20 min wait to get to the first person who said he could sort out the TV but couldn't do the broadband but would put me straight through to that department. another 15 minute wait to get 'straight' through to that person.

He then told me that the other person had set it up incorrectly and he had to go in and cancel it and re set it all up.

During this time, I made dinner, ate it, got another bucket of elderflower 'mousseux' on the go and ran a bath.

My thoughts now are that in 18 months time I will be getting rid of sky and changing my broadband to another supplier. I really only have the TV side  for cricket and as that is now jumping between terrestrial and sky, who knows how we will be watching it in 18 months time.

Well its time to head out into the cool and wet morning.

A little bit oof relief form the last few weeks.

Have a really great weekend, and stay safe.

Finals Day

 

Oh my dog, we are at T20 finals day, that's the 2nds by the way, and they are in Arundel taking on Sussex in the second semi final today.

All three of my boys are in the squad so I have everything crossed for them and will be keeping up to date during the day.

Super proud.

I have a lot to do today as tomorrow Micky arrives for the weekend. Monthly blood test to be done after work tonight just to keep a check on the potassium levels which (*touches wood*) have been Ok thanks to finally getting the meds right.

To be honest I feel that I am rebuilding, its been a long time coming but between the dodgy ticker, low potassium levels and  body out of alignment, over the last 10 years, I might be coming out the other side.

Fingers crossed.

I might just change my name to Jamie Summers.

More crickety news a Yorkshire won again last night, and now top the group.

Durham seem to be heading for more trouble after apparently allowing students in for free, who then took no part in social distancing and made good use of the fact they saved money on tickets by spending it on lots of beer.

From accounts there was no  way that the  Stewards could sort it out.

It was interesting to read that several people were going to write to the club.

good luck with that one, they won't take any responsibility what so ever.

And so another work day starts. 

Have a great Thursday.

Midweek

 

No four day working week for me this week, I have to put in the full amount of days and have a few people out of the office  in isolation! 

Yes! I have been testing myself twice a week and luckily nothing, however two wives of work colleagues  tested positive yesterday, one is a school teacher and the other works at a university.

Worrying to say the least. Luckily neither  work colleagues had been in the office since beginning of last week, but had been at a site. Major testing in operation going on there.

Crickety news,  Kent didn't win and TLJL scored 19. They are top of their table though

Yorkshire are in action tonight against Worcestershire. we are currently behind Notts who are topping our table, but we have to play ( and win) tonight.

All stations go for my afternoon tea to raise money for Breast Cancer.

I am hoping that it will be the first Saturday in August, I am planning the scone, cake and pie making over the next few weekends.

I am having a visitor this weekend, yes Micky is coming back. I cannot wait. he will be arriving on Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday ( I think). to be honest I am not bothered how long he stays he is such a good boy.

My current reading list ( which I haven't mentioned in a while) includes 

Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard.

 typical American goes to Paris and falls in love BUT with fabulous recipes all of which I am dying to try out.

Well time to shoot off as new traffic lights grew over night on Monday  on the industrial estate causing chaos yesterday morning, and I need to pop into Morrisons for raspberries, you know the important things.

Oh and just wondered if anyone had ever built a cold food smoker?

well you never know if you don't ask.

Happy Wednesday.

Have a good one.

Tuesday

 Here we go, its Tuesday and its early. After a weekend of lovely sleep its back to the usual terrible sleep patterns. I think this is just the way that it is at the moment, maybe I need more fresh air.

I will make a huge effort this weekend.

The weather has tuned slightly cooler and although there is rain in towns around Ladylaineyville, we seem to have a giant umbrella over us, as nothing is falling on my garden. So every evening I am out with the watering can.

Could we be anymore typically British, last month moaning about the rain, then when the sun shines many complaining about the heat and now I'm moaning because I have to water the garden twice a day!

I was reading with interest how Josh Butler has said he 'expects' England to come before the rescheduled IPL. What I found most interesting was that he stated,

"Usually the IPL doesn't clash with any international cricket. When it does clash, probably England will take precedence."

Probably??????? Ah of course money before country how on earth could I not know that!

I'm busy trying to plan a HOLIDAY!!!! yes I am, after a couple of long weekends, I realise that I need a longer break and as it looks as if I won't be heading to Barcelona, Biarritz, The Bahamas or Benidorm, I am having a look at having a week away from it all here in Blighty. 

It was, believe it or not going to be Wetherby,  like last year, but the hotel just priced itself out of the market! ( it is the same price as my Malta holdiay cost ).

So as I have a flight to Southampton paid for I might just head to the south coast for a week.

Still trying to sort out the dates, but sooner rather than later.

Right best to head off down the 167 and see how today goes.

The new owners had organised for us to take on two apprentices. Due to start yesterday, only one turned up. Very poor form or given a tip off????

Have a great Tuesday.

Here again

 

Another long weekend is over and it was a busy one.

I had a leisurely morning on Friday before heading down to Leeds, after a spot of lunch and some shopping, I set up camp at the Headingley Lodge.

It was great to see Helen and Jess and after nearly 2 years since my last visit it was lovely to be back.

And it rained, yes proper rain, lots of water falling from the sky, something that in Ladylaineyvlle we haven't seen for about 3 weeks ( and still haven't judging by the state of the garden when I got home.)

I didn't move from my room and watched the groundsmen and the umpires until at 8pm it was abandoned without sight of the team.

I decided on an early night and had a great sleep.

Saturday saw me having a wander up into Headingley before heading off to Wetherby and meeting up with TLML & TLMLM for lunch and shopping ( well, girls do love to shop).

It really was just what I needed, it does seem so long since I have had any interaction with anyone other than work colleagues and local friends.

The afternoon sped by and I was home before 6pm and in bed before 9! I'd managed to cram so much into the 2 days.

So Sunday was equally busy with sister visit and elderflower champagne making, knitting and housework.

I then managed to catch up with cricket.

Yorkshire beat Derbyshire, at  Headingley.

'Darn sarf' Kent were taking on Essex. I'm just going to reiterate that letting TLJL go was a huge mistake by Yorkshire.

Over the last few weeks ( as well as last season) Jack has shown his ability and is flourishing at Kent.

Yesterday saw him with Man of the Match ( again) and with 42* on the scoreboard along with 2 catches and 3 wickets, he is becoming the one to watch .

I know and have seen, players leave a club after being there from youth and flourish in different surroundings, I heard Ryan Sidebottom talk about his move from Yorkshire to Notts being what he needed to expand his game.

Surely there is a way to continue to help your players flourish. I'm not sure if just ignoring some is the Yorkshire way, they seem to be stepping over a lot of players recently.

Well I've had a bit of a rant to end my fab weekend.

Have a great Monday

Last working day

Right, so it is the last working day of my week and I am ready for it.

The days are getting longer and I don't mean due to the build up to the longest day!

However I have packed my bag for my night away and am looking forward to a change of scenery.

I know now how much I need this.

Well now, yesterday James Bond messaged me to say that he was on manoeuvres, its good that he is out out and about again, giving me 'Yupdates'

He had managed to get to Worcester and kept me up to date on the T20 match.

my lads had an outstanding win, with Jonny B hitting 112, despite carrying an injury. After losing 2 wickets Jonny B and Tom K-C  built up a great score. We then  bowled Worcester out in just under 17 overs.

Outstanding.

And hopefully James and I  will be able to meet up soon.

Kent won and although TLJL was bowled for out for 14 he took 2 catches and will always be my hero.

Its raining!

However it is still hot. We haven't had any thunder, but a sprinkling of rain is much needed for the garden and I think that part of my long weekend will be mowing the lawn and putting weed suppressant down at the front of the house .

Rock and roll!

well lets get this day started, 

Happy Thursday 

 

Midweek musings

 Well its midweek and time to think about the weekend. After a lot of umming and ahhing yesterday I made the decision that  I am going to go and cheer the lads on Friday night as well as have  a spot of lunch and some charity shopping in Headingley.

I think I need a night away and a change of scene. I haven't been away from the house since last August, apart from a few odd days out.

I also booked a lot of my holiday time yesterday, including 2 weeks at Christmas which I hope to use to go and get a bit of sun.

The lads were in action last night and won, as did Notts who were up here taking on Durham.

The champs are not doing too badly.

Tonight my boys  are at Worcestershire.

Last night I got home from work, made dinner and then donned my number 12 France shirt and cheered on Les Bleus.

1-0 win thanks to an own goal.

et nous marchons sur

Well time to head off to the 167.

Have a great day,

What's going on

Hello Tuesday, I feel a little bit jaded this morning, after 15 months of doing as I am instructed, last nights announcement, although expected really pulled the rug out from under my feet.

 I just feel that I am fraying a bit around the edges. Plans for the next couple of weeks look to be in jeopardy.

I know that it is for the best, but like most people, after 3 cancelled holidays last year, and nothing to do for the first 6 months of this year, the thought of doing 'stuff' in July really was getting me through.

Ah well maybe I'll get out and about in August....................

Cricket for me is now something that will happen next season.

talking cricket, the lads are in action tonight against Leicestershire foxes. Not televised, in fact I think the only time they are on screen is for the Roses game, which will now have  a  seriously small turnout.

Ah well its the way of the world and the way to the new norm.

Well very short today , and unlike me I don't have very much else to say.

Have a cracking day and smile

 

New week begins

 

A new week is beginning and another 4 day week for me, as I am once again taking Friday off.

This long weekend lark is quite enjoyable.

I have had the best weekend with my little pal Micky who arrived on Thursday evening and settled in straight away.

We were up and out for our walk early on Friday and then went over to see my sister. She is not doing too badly, not improving as quickly as she would like but I think we all know that feeling when we aren't well.

The rest of Friday was all about sunning ourselves, walks and then cocktail hour. 

Micky discovered Roxy the dog next door, and  laid out on the deck with his nose under the fence most of the evening! Boys!

Saturday was an early morning walk and taking in the beauty that is on my doorstep.

We had a lazy day and soaked up some rays, listened to the test match and then had a bit of drama as  a swarm of bees took up residence in the tree  outside the gate. Major panic in case Micky got stung by some of the stray bees zooming around, so back indoors. A bee keeper arrived to take them  away  and that in itself was a total education. It took her nearly 2 hours to get them  ready to move.

 We went out for dinner with Mr Funky the Chauffeur, down at the brewery. There is a lot to be said for dog friendly places.

Sunday saw Micky go home and the house seemed empty, I was constantly listening for the tip tap of paws on the hall floor. I consoled myself in cricket................which was no help! we lost.

 

So there was  a lot of  T20 going on and after TLJL's brilliant Friday (64) he only went and did it again yesterday (81) he came in when they were 3 down and changed the course of the match. 

Yes I know I am biased, I have a lot of time for TLJL, who was let go by Yorkshire, and has since shown us all what we were really missing at Headingley.

He isn't the first to do this, and I wish him every success at Kent.

Yorkshire meanwhile lost to Durham on Friday night.

Time to go, lets get this 4 day week started.

Have a great week

 

last working day of the week

 Hurrah!!!!

Its the last working day of the week, and tonight, Micky comes to stay! 

I think we might have a walk down to the Gin factory and have a drink.

See how he feels and how I feel after another day at the salt mines.

Today is the start of the 2nd test, and all the  media circus that surrounds it.

I wonder if the players have their phones taken off them at the dressing room door and checked.

Sad to see former teeny tiny temporary Tyke, Kane Williamson out with elbow trouble.

Really good to see James Logan signing for Kent on a short term deal, he was let go  by Yorkshire and now will be able in good company 'darn sarf' with TLJL.

T20 started again last night, and Sky were showing current champs Notts playing Worcestershire. Game was tied which made for an exciting first televised game.

Yorkshire don't get on TV until the Roses game.

It looks as if we are gearing up for a hot weekend, so as I am Micky sitting, I may as well take the time to laze about in the sun and getting myself a bit of colour. ( that's the plan but anything could happen).

There may be a trip to the garden centre as I hunt for a white peony and white wisteria. Or I may wait until next year and order online.

Its too hot to do any decorating at the moment which is good as I am struggling to find the 'Eau de nil' colour for the dining room. Note to assistant in B & Q, it is not 'Duck Egg'!

Right off to finish the week, and lucky me, getting the camera/torch thing stuck up my nose again this afternoon, just to see how things are, I'm sure this is just what you needed to know as you eat your breakfast.

Happy Thursday 

Mid week

 Its wonderful to be able to sit in the garden when I get home at night and soak up a few late evening rays, evening if, like last night I was still there at 9pm.

Its interesting to just listen to the world outside the gate ( maybe not so the off road bikes).

I have dramatically reduced my social media  'watching/interacting' over the last few months and to be honest I don't miss it.

I still post, when I feel like it.

I've never been bothered about how many 'friends' or followers I have, to be honest I think you will agree we have all found out who our real friends are in the last year.

I was chatting to my journo friend who was doing the article about online bullying, she was saying that one site/page that  I have signed up to had been used by other contacts with equally horrible reports to her.

As I said then and over the last year, if you can't be kind be quiet.

Interesting on the job front, having been interviewed last week, I was turned down because I was too qualified?????!!!!! Having been talked at for over an hour  in that interview, I had already made my mind up, having been referred to as 'YOU' all the way through.

Cricket still hitting headlines as more tweets are being uncovered,  from unnamed England players.

Peter Siddle is leaving Essex to return home to Australia and T20 starts this week.

and with that I am off to do stuff.

have a good day

Here we go

 Another morning, and I am trying to get back into the habit of jumping out of bed as soon as I open my eyes, I have since the original lockdown , turned over and had an extra 5 minutes. ( sometimes slightly more).

Trying to break this habit is proving more difficult than I at first thought.

I am still dreaming of a holiday in Northern France, but have decided that it will now be next year, and as such will start to make  plans for it.

Well now, cricket is still in the headlines and not for the game. Everyone from Michael Carberry to the Prime Minister has an opinion on the whole Twitter v Ollie Robinson.

I would be interested to know who it was who unearthed the tweets from nearly 10 years ago.

Reports that more tweets from an unnamed England player are being looked at is currently doing the rounds.

The weather here continues to be glorious and I continue to water the garden every evening. I'm not complaining, I love the sun and warmth and love having dinner outside in the evening. 

The longer days really do make me feel so much better, although I have done nothing in the house, and I think that the dining room and bathroom can wait a few more weeks. At least I have made a decision on the colours!

Well not a lot to report today so time to hit the road an head off .

Have a great day and stay safe.

New week and another four days!

 

Another 4 day week begins as I am having Micky again this weekend and to make it super special I am having Friday off so that we can go out and do things.

I can't wait.

However four days to get through before then.

The weekend has gone by in a haze of sunshine and work.

Friday was a mad rush to get to the hairdressers to get the mane tamed, still not the usual wild curls but we have some 'waves' which is better than nothing. Popped in for a cuddle with Micky and then headed over to my sisters too drop off some things.

Got home, saw the end of the cricket and then had cocktail hour in the garden, imaging I was in Spain.

Saturday up and out early as I went to pick up some extra things for my sister and then home to watch a bit of cricket and get on with the million loads of washing that seems to appear.

Bought a stunning hydrangea to join the ones that survived the frosts but will not be flowering this year.

And Sunday was about watching a bit of cricket making some chutney and getting ready for the week ahead.

And cricket, well England and New Zealia drew, and Ollie Robinson is now suspended pending an investigation.

I think that the highlight of yesterdays game was definitely the man struggling to get a cagoule on during a shower.

Yorkshire beat Sussex by an innings and 30 runs. Some going from Malan.

And that was the weekend.

Time to head out, its slightly overcast this morning and a lot cooler than of late.

Stay safe and have a great day.

Hello Friday

 Woohoo its Friday and the four day week is nearly over ( or four week week as I originally typed and it does feel like it).

Its been busy and I have had a lot to do, and now it is so close to 'cocktail hour' I can nearly smell the alcohol and nibbles.

England managed to bowl New Zealia out but only after a double century by Conway.

Interestingly that in light of the Ollie Robinson revelations, Graham Thorpe has said that social media might be reviewed for future players. Well now, really????  

Over at Headingley, Yorkshire were  still bowling at stumps and Sussex were 267-5

Haircut today and hair colour tomorrow so I may begin to feel a little bit more human.

I have to scoot pretty quickly this morning, as we are having 'patisseries,' for petit dejeuner' so I have to get down to Lidl and wait for them to open at 8am.......because the gang don't like the patisserie from Tesco ( who are open 24 hours)..................BOYS!!!!!

Have a brilliant weekend and relax.

Back again

Well the four day week has turned out to be super busy with quite a lot going on and me not having a lot of time ( less than normal).

All in a days stuff.

Suck it up and get on with it.

Weather has been glorious, although I haven't been able to appreciate it too much, just lovely to see the sun shining.

Got another 'out out' date in my diary for July and I'm  super exited about that, ladies will be lunching and shopping and chattering and drinking. what's not to be excited about, feels like a bit of normal.

We have test cricket back. England v New Zealia at Lords, Ollie Robinson made his debut , and also had some dirt dragged up on him ( got to love those who relish in bringing people down!!!! must make them feel better).

He took wickets and there was also a century so all in a good days return to Lords.

And today Yorkshire big lads start their 4 day match against Sussex and the Teeny Tykes are taking on Durham at Weetwood.

Sadly I cannot get to see any of these matches but hey ho, those who know, know  I will be cheering both teams on.

Good news for Notts fans as Big Luke fletcher signs for another 3 years. Cracking bowler and all round (no pun intended) good bloke.

I am preparing for Cocktail Hour on Friday, in more ways than one, and no Micky this weekend, he will however be back next weekend.

And with that I have to run, its all fuss and hurry this week.

Have a great day, stay safe 

 

Bank Holiday weekend over

Ah a long weekend, how wonderful. how warm and sunny, how quickly it was over.

I had the news that my sister was coming out of hospital which was a huge relief and then it was time for my second jab.

I had a little cry in the car in the car park afterward, the sheer relief was unbelievable.

then home for cocktail hour and in bed before I knew what was happening.

Micky arrived on Saturday and made me feel even better, just the sight of him racing down the path was enough for me.

We walked down to the gin factory where we had arranged to meet Uncle Funky the chauffeur, however the hype was not lived up to and before long I was on the phone to the brewery ( 2 mins walk down the road) and we returned to the scene of the drinking crime 2 weeks before.

This time better behaved ( I had Micky to think about) and after a couple of pints and some food, we headed home.

Sunday saw us ( Micky and I ) head off to my sisters with food. And then home for some sun bathing and reading the cricket scores, one was delightful the other not so, I will leave you to decide which was which.

Micky continued to be an absolute delight and we headed out for an impromptu walk and sneaky gin..

Monday saw us up with the larks, out chasing the birds at 6am and then me being a tad cross at 9am, I cannot divulge any more than that at the moment..

and last night ended with an unexpected BBQ with some lovely friends, who all took off early like responsible adults that we are trying to be.

And that was it, another Bank Holiday over until August, now that's a sobering thought

I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend, lets see what this week holds.